Ecologist - RAIL
Permanent role
Rail Industry
Office location - Staffordshire
Hybrid - Field work, office and home based
Salary - £30,000 - £50,000 + Company car / allowance
Overview
An Ecologist is required to join a vibrant and charismatic team, with the company's Head Quarters based in Staffordshire. This is a hybrid role combining fieldwork and site visits with office-based tasks, offering a varied and rewarding workload. The successful candidate will support a wide range of ecology-related activities across multiple rail contracts throughout the UK, with a particular focus on projects in the South of England and Wales.
Responsibilities
You will play a key role in leading, advising, and upskilling the business on mitigation strategies for protected species, including dormice, otters, great crested newts, and badgers.
Essential Requirements
* Experience on rail projects
* Valid PTS (or previously held)
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable Requirements
* Experience working with dormouse, GCN, badger, or otter
* BS 42020 / CIEEM membership
Benefits
* Salary - £30,000 - £50,000 (depends on experience)
* Company car / allowance
* Private medical insurance
* Cashplan with optical and dental cover
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme with employer contribution of 5%
* Life assurance 3x Salary
* Training and development support
* Flexible working / hybrid options
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to an independent financial advisor
Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.
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